Replaced a 12-year-old Bradford White 40-gallon standard vent water heater that had a cracked tank causing leakage and no hot water supply. Successfully installed a new 40-gallon standard vent unit of similar specifications in the same location, restoring hot water service to the residence.
Resolved no heat issue in 7-year-old furnace by resetting GFI and power. Diagnosed probable condensate pump failure which was interrupting thermostat signal through safety cutoff switch. System was dirty but operational after reset. Verified proper operation with no error codes present.
Installed circulator pump to improve flow on non-functional towel warming rack system. Bled air from lines and adjusted system pressure to 20 psi. Verified proper heating operation after modifications were complete.
Responded to service call regarding no water supply to shower after a recent repipe. Inspection revealed shower was not connected to main water lines. Successfully installed and connected new plumbing lines from shower to existing water supply, including proper P-trap drain configuration. Service restored full water functionality to shower fixture.
Performed inspection and evaluation of air admittance valve ("cheater vent") on vertical black vent pipe adjacent to laundry sink as flagged by inspector. Documented current installation with photos of utility area plumbing configuration while awaiting inspector determination on whether replacement is required or existing installation is permissible.
Performed diagnostic assessment on 19-year-old furnace with suspected smoke damage following a house fire. Inspection revealed smoke contamination inside front cover, potential heat exchanger crack, severely smoke-damaged condensate pan and evaporator coil, grinding draft motor, and worn flame sensor and ignitor. Documented damage with photographic evidence of electrical components and control board for insurance purposes.
Performed furnace tune-up on 10-year-old Carrier unit with expected 15-20 year lifespan under routine maintenance. Inspection confirmed system is operating safely with proper gas pressure, clean filter, good electrical components and connections. Service included cleaning flame sensor, verifying ignitor operation, checking motor amp draws, and ensuring condensate drains were clear.
Performed second Fernox treatment service by draining and flushing the hydronic system. Added Fernox Water Protector F1, filled system and bled all radiators. Identified pilot flame improperly positioned below hood; tightened connections and relit pilot. Inspected burners and heat exchanger with system now operating normally.
Replaced customer's failing water heater due to declining hot water pressure throughout the property. After diagnostics traced pressure issues to the existing unit, installed new 40-gallon atmospheric Richmond water heater with proper connections to existing plumbing and ventilation system.
Performed first phase of two-part boiler system flush treatment, adding Fernox F3 cleaner and cycling the system to begin the cleaning process. Verified system pressure readings and documented current condition of pressure gauge. Scheduled follow-up visit to complete second phase of treatment in approximately two weeks.
Installed new towel warmer radiator in the second floor bathroom, including mounting, connection to existing hydronic piping system, and installation of thermostatic valve. Completed first phase of boiler project, which included removing old radiator, capping bathroom lines, replacing radiator valve on upstairs unit, bleeding radiators, and removing gas line from upper level to kitchen.
Responded to no heat call at customer's residence. Diagnostic testing revealed pressure switch failure and an inoperable draft inducer motor. Upon inspection, draft motor was receiving proper voltage (122.1V confirmed with multimeter) but failed to operate, producing humming noise and burning odor. System was shut down for safety. Customer declined further troubleshooting and opted to pursue furnace replacement options instead of motor repair.
Responded to no-heat call on 12-year-old Burnham boiler. Diagnosed issue with thermostat wiring - customer had incorrectly placed R wire on Rc terminal instead of R terminal after recent thermostat replacement. Corrected wiring configuration, verified system operation, and confirmed boiler fired properly. Outdoor reset was active, limiting maximum temperature. Inspected all components with no additional issues found. Provided customer education on system operation.
Diagnosed toilet producing abnormal humming/churning sound after flushing and identified defective fill valve as the source of the problem. Removed faulty component and installed new fill valve, resolving the issue and restoring proper toilet operation.
Responded to service call for toilet leaking from base and tank. Inspected two-piece white porcelain toilet positioned in bathroom corner with gray stone-look tile flooring. Presented client with options for repair or complete replacement of the malfunctioning fixture.
